Weathering and Erosion
00:00 - 05:10
5m 10s

Bill Nye is obssessed with erosion and explains that rocks change over time. He explains what causes weathering (although he calls it erosion): water, ice, wind, sand, and chemicals. He illustrates the process of erosion in his lab.

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  • Zachary Baker
    about 2 years ago
    He says "look!" at 4:38. There isn't any profanity in this video...
  • mary rogers
    about 3 years ago
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  • Michael Rodriguez
    about 6 years ago
    Students will get a better understanding how weathering, erosion, and deposition impact water, ice, wind, sand, and chemicals. Students will see examples of each process and how they relate to each other.
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